Author: Lily

I had the privilege of interviewing 98-year-old Elaine LaLanne. If you are a Baby Boomer, you will remember watching her and her husband Jack LaLanne on television for 34 years. He was one of America’s first fitness exercise gurus, and he always started his show doing jumping jacks. Elaine is still going strong at almost 100. Watch our delightful and super-inspiring interview. Of course, I had to ask her what has kept her so healthy and active for 9 decades and counting. Below are some of the nuggets she shared with me. However, I recommend watching our video as she…

Each week, our amazing team of recipe developers, culinary producers, taste makers, and community members create so many delicious new recipes that get shared world wide. So if you’re looking for fresh kitchen inspiration—we got it! From show-worthy dessert bars to comfy, cozy seasonal casseroles, you’re going to love these delicious new recipes. Each recipe has been tested, tasted and enjoyed by our team—ensuring that it’s approachable enough for everyday cooking yet special enough to impress. Save these recipes on MyRecipes so you can easily reference them when meal planning. And check back next week—we’ll have a whole new batch…

This Keto Chocolate Pound Cake with a moist cream cheese swirl is completely over the top, and the best part is that it only brings 4.7 grams of net carbs per serving! If you are looking for a low-carb Easter cake recipe, this one is perfect for this occasion! The full recipe is just below but don’t miss my ingredient selection tips, storage instructions, and detailed step-by-step tips. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Line a 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pan with a piece of parchment paper.…

Trying to lose weight? Go keto? These vegan low carb pasta recipes can get you on the right track! By Lora O’Brien Pizza. Macaroni and cheese. Mashed potatoes. Creamy pasta. All of these dishes have a few things in common: one, they’re awesomely delicious. Two, just about anyone would eat them, even the pickiest 5 year olds. But also: they’re high in carbs, calories, gluten and unhealthy fats. Oh, and they’re not usually vegan! Thanks to celebs like Jennifer Aniston making a big deal about how they lost weight on low carb diets, carbs are the new sugar – the…

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I’ve never understood it… the idea of running out early on holiday celebrations with family to go shopping for Black Friday sale gifts for those same people! No judgment if that’s your thing, but this year, why not have the turkey and eat it too? (Literally and figuratively). Black Friday has changed and evolved from camping in line in frigid temps at 3 am, to sitting on the couch browsing deals in your PJs. Organic cotton ones of course. I’m doing my early shopping from the comfort of home on Black Friday and Cyber Monday (which I’ll update Monday morning)…

The 25 Dials watch store, which recently relocated up High Street to the Gateway University District, just debuted a small coffee shop, 25 Dials Cafe! The cafe occupies a small corner of the front of the space, with a counter and a couple low two-top tables. The rest of the store is occupied by Pochettely, an Italian charm bar. The owner of the cafe, David, was once part of Kape Coffee, which did a stint in the Wolf’s Ridge Brewing taproom before moving to Coppa Gelato in Westerville. The menu focuses on a quartet of classic espresso drinks – espresso,…

Balanced eating can seem like such an abstract concept — what does balance really mean and look like when it comes to food? While balance will look different for each of us at every meal, there is one important takeaway to understand about finding and maintaining balance, and that’s what I’m sharing in this video. The Spectrum of Eating Habits Imagine a spectrum. On one end of the spectrum, we have the all-in mentality of rigid diets, plans, and food rules that feel restrictive and require you to regulate yourself. This is the place where you eat “super clean” and…

If you only break out the stand mixer when the holidays roll around—you are in good company. Christmas baking is less about ornate, show-stopping desserts and more about tradition and adding some seasonal magic to your table.That’s why we’re sharing our favorite foolproof cookie recipes that are great for the once-a-year baker. Several of these recipes are either no-bake, have a handful of ingredients, or take only a few steps to complete.You can whip up a few batches of these cookies in no time—and you’ll have a plate full of delicious holiday cheer your guests will fight over. Enjoy! Christmas…

Trying to lose weight is an uphill journey. Diet plans, exercises, and supplements; all these options are very promising, but do not always give results. When that happens, people often start exploring medical options for effectiveness. One such effective option that has been attracting a lot of attention lately is “semaglutide”.  Originally prescribed for diabetes, semaglutide is now being used for weight loss. Many people have also reported impressive transformations. But does it actually work? Should you be really considering semaglutide for weight loss? Stick around, this blog answers it all for you.  How Does Semaglutide Work for Weight Loss?…